Kelowna Canada

Kelowna Canada

Kelowna Canada - Uptown

Kelowna is is a city on Okanagan Lake in the Okanagan Valley, in the southern interior of British Columbia, Canada. Its name derives from a native term for "grizzly bear". Kelowna ranks as the 22nd largest metropolitan area in Canada.

Kelowna is the seat of the Regional District of the Central Okanagan, the third-largest metropolitan area in British Columbia (after Vancouver and Victoria), and the largest in the British Columbia Interior. With scenic lake vistas and a dry, mild climate, Kelowna has become one of the fastest growing cities in North America. The appropriate management of such rapid development (and its attendant consequences) is a source of significant debate within the community.

Father Charles M. Pandosy, a French Roman Catholic Oblate missionary, arriving in 1859 was the first European to settle at Kelowna, a place named "L'anse au sable" (Bay of Sand) in reference to the sandy shoreline. Kelowna as a city was officially incorporated in 1905.

Accomodation in KelownaKelowna offers a variety of accommodation options, ranging from national chain hotels and motels to luxury resorts and unique bed and breakfasts. Explore more about: Big Ski Resort or Holiday Inn accomodations.

Kelowna is known for its luxury lakeshore resorts that feature amenities such as spas, children's programs, marinas, horseback riding, tennis and golf.